Onset HOBO USB Micro Station
Features
- Weatherproof IP66 enclosure for harsh environments
- Direct USB offload using CABLE-USBMB
- Includes five smart sensor inputs
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Onset HOBO USB Micro Station is a weatherproof data logger for multi-channel monitoring of microclimates. This battery-powered station accepts up to five plug-and-play Smart Sensors (sold separately) and has a hinged door to make sensor installation simple and quick.
Compatibility
The Micro Station is equipped with a built-in USB port for fast, efficient data readout to a computer, and integrated mounting tabs for easy installation using the USB cable (sold separately). Hoboware software is also required for configuration and readout.
Note: that the H21-USB is not compatible with macOS 13 and 14
Operating Range | -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) with alkaline batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries |
Smart Sensor Connectors |
5 |
Smart Sensor Data Channels | Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details) |
Smart Sensor Network Cable Length |
100 m (328 ft) maximum |
Logging Interval |
1 second to 18 hours |
Start Modes |
Immediate, at interval, push button, or delayed start |
Memory Modes |
Stop when full or wrap when full |
Memory |
512 KB nonvolatile flash data storage |
Time Accuracy |
0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and ±5 seconds per week at 25°C (77°F) |
Battery Type |
Four AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries for operating conditions of -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F); four AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
Battery Life |
1 year, typical use (up to five sensors with 1 minute or greater logging interval) |
Communication Type |
USB 2.0 interface |
Full Memory Download Time |
4 minutes |
Enclosure Access |
Hinged door secured by one latch with eyelet for use with user-supplied padlock |
Materials |
Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with stainless steel hinge pins; Gaskets: Silicone rubber; Cable channel: EPDM rubber |
Dimensions |
17.04 x 11.94 x 4.47 cm (6.71 x 4.70 x 1.76 in.) see diagrams in manual Padlock hole diameter: 0.58 cm (0.23 in.) |
Weight |
414g (14.6 oz.) |
Environmental Rating |
Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 |
- HOBO H21-USB Micro Station
- Four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries
- Rubber plugs
- Grease packet
- Screws and washers
- Cable ties
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